Explore the Family Name Hovell
The meaning of Hovell
1. English: variant of Havill. 2. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German Hövel (see Hovel).
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How common is the last name Hovell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hovell has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the Hovell surname ranked 67,113th and decreased to 75,799th in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 12.94%. The count of individuals with the Hovell last name also dropped from 275 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, marking a reduction of 7.64%. The proportion of people named Hovell per 100,000 also fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #75,799 | -12.94% |
| Count | 275 | 254 | -7.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovell
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveal that the majority of individuals bearing the Hovell surname identify as White, though this figure slightly declined from 93.82% in 2000 to 90.94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or African American increased from 2.18% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010, a rise of 44.50%. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 3.15% of the total. Meanwhile, the number of those reporting two or more ethnic identities began at 2.18% in 2000 but was suppressed (S) in 2010 for privacy reasons. No changes were reported for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during the observed period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 90.94% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Black | 2.18% | 3.15% | 44.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |